Rainbow Room News Feb wk 1

Rainbow Room Newsletter

February 2nd - 6th

LAST WEEK:

Last week it was all about colors and shapes!  Some of the things we did were a lot of color mixing with colored ice, water, and paints.  We learned about different shapes and got to use paper shapes to create whatever we wanted!

THIS WEEK:

This week we are learning about Self-help Skills.  How to put your clothes and shoes on, how to wash your hands and how much toilet paper to use, folding towels, washing our dishes after we are done with them, blowing our nose, brushing our teeth, setting the table and more.

SHARING:

Free Choice!

NO SCHOOL:

Monday 16th

IN_HOUSE REGISTRATION:

February 4th at 9:15am jason lee hall

Numbers will be handed out at 8:30am outside preschool office

First come first serve

OPEN REGISTRATION:

February 6th 9:15 outside preschool office

SICK KIDS:

If your child has a fever, vomiting, green nasal congestion, or not feeling well please keep them home.

Please let me know if you will be missing school either by email (karel.alisha@gmail.com) or text (503-939-8931)

Thanks!!

LAPS FOR LAPS:

Dont forget to get those pledges!!!

February 12th 5:30-7pm

BOX TOPS:

Last week you received box top sheets to fill out, please do the best you can and return by the end of this month!  Thanks!!!

FAMILY FUN NIGHT:

February 27th 

5:30-7pm

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK!

Alisha 

Rainbow Room News Jan wk 5

Rainbow Room Newsletter

January 26th - 30th

LAST WEEK:

Last week we learned about Hibernation! We had so much fun getting to bring our stuffed animals to school and having a teddy bear picnic! 

THIS WEEK:

Teacher Alisha will be gone Monday.

This week we are learning about shapes, colors and numbers!  

We will get to explore mixing colors together, learning what the primary colors are and the secondary colors.  We will also learn about the different shapes!  

SHARING: 

Free Choice

OPEN HOUSE:

Open house is this week on the 26th, 27th and 29th.

I strongly encourage you to explore the STAR and SUNSHINE class during school hours to meet the teachers and learn about the classrooms!

Feel free to talk to Teacher Donna or myself for room recommendations.

LAPS for LAPS:

February 12th

5:00 - 7:00pm

This is a fun fundraiser for our students!  We will set up a track where kids can walk or run around and motivate them to get moving!  Pledge sheets went home last week for students to ask families and friends to pledge for them a donation per lap or a set amount would be great too!!

SPRING AUCTION: 

April 18th 

5:00 - 8:00 pm

Location - Big Al's

Tickets- $18/ person or $34/ couple until April 10th

Auction is our biggest fundraiser!

Take advantage of this fun night out for grown-ups!!

Plan on playing games, enjoying dinner and bidding on our fantastic auction items and class baskets! 

More info coming soon

NO SCHOOL:

February 16th - President's Day

FAMILY FUN NIGHT:

February 27th 

5:30- 7:00 pm

I hope everyone gets healthy soon!  We missed a lot of you last week!

T. Alisha 

Rainbow Room Jan WK 3

Rainbow Room Newsletter

January 19th - 23rd

LAST WEEK:

Last week we kicked off the week learning about Arctic Animals!  Some of the things we did were learning about penguins and snowy animals.  We talked about the cold weather and snow.  And created pear penguins, snowy animals and practiced lacing mittens!  

THIS WEEK:

This week we are learning about animals during hibernation.  We will talk about the different types of animals that hibernate, what hibernation is, where different animals hibernate, we will get to bring our teddy bears to school and have a picnic with them.  

SHARING:

Hibernating animals

TEDDY BEAR PICNIC:

Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd

Bring a teddy bear or your favorite stuffed animal to school with you.

please please please put your name on your stuffed animal!!!  

JAMBERRY FUNDRAISER:

Jamberry are high quality, vinyl, heat and pressure sealed nail wraps that last for weeks!  

25% of sales will be donated to Little Acorn!

Be sure to check your child's bucket for a flyer!  

Sale ends January 30th.

There will be a demo and free same Tuesday Jan 27th at 11:45am before pick-up.

Have a great week!

T. Alisha 

Rainbow Room News Jan WK 2

Rainbow Room Newsletter

January 12th - 16th 

LAST WEEK:

Last week we started off our month learning about Snowman, ice, and learning the spelling of our names.  We got to create lots of different types of snowman, even making ones with the letters of our names.  We got to explore ice in the sensory table with texture, temperature and what happens when you put salt on ice and then used water colors to paint the ice and see the reactions to it.  We painted with frozen paint seeing what happens when you mix one primary color with another, which the kids really enjoyed getting covered in paint!! 

THIS WEEK:

This week we are learning about Polar Animals!!  

We will get to paint cute penguins using pears, create igloos with white playdough, use coconut to make a silly seal, play a mitten match game, practice lacing and more!

SHARING:

Polar Animal

NO SCHOOL MONDAY 19th MLK DAY

No school February 16th - Presidents Day

OPEN HOUSE:

You can explore the classrooms on 

Monday 1/26

Tuesday 1/27 

Thursday 1/29

This is a great way to meet the teachers and learn about the different classrooms we recommend for your child!

REGISTRATION:

In house (current students) February 4th 9:15 Jason Lee 

First come first serve starting at 8:45.

Open registration February 6th 9:15 outside Katie's office.

Laps for LAPS

February 12th 5:30 - 7:30.

Pledge Sheets will be in your cubbies

FAMILY FUN NIGHT:

February 27th 5:30-7:00pm

TBD

Have a fantastic week!!!

T. Alisha 

Rainbow Room Newsletter dec wk 3

Rainbow Room News

December 15th - 19th

LAST WEEK:

Last week we learned about Kwanzaa and began our introduction into winter.  We read books about Kwanzaa and learned about the 7 days celebrated.  We created the kinara using our hands and practicing the colors, we created a quilt using different shapes in the kwanzaa colors of red, green and black.  We made trees out of cones and puffy paint and sticking buttons on them for lights, as well as Olaf the snowman.  

THIS WEEK:

We begin our winter theme in Christmas!  This is going to be a really fun week!  We have fun crafts where we will get to paint and glue things together to create trees, snow globes, candy canes and lights!  We will get to continue singing fun holiday songs and read some silly stories!  On Thursday and Friday we will have our Holiday Party!

Sharing:  CHRISTMAS RELATED OR FREE CHOICE

HOLIDAY PARTY:

Thursday and Friday

pajama day!!!  come in pajamas!!!

Please bring your item you signed up for, for the cookie decorating!

We will be having a fun relaxing day in our pjs, getting to watch a short holiday movie, and decorate cookies for snack as well as getting hot chocolate to drink!

NO SCHOOL:

December 22nd - Jan 5th

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!

T. Alisha 

Rainbow Room Newsletter Dec WK 2

Rainbow Room Newsletter

December 8th - 12th

LAST WEEK:

Last week we got to learn about Hanukkah!  We learned the dreidel song, got to design sun catcher dreidels, we painted the star of david to hang on the tree, got to each help out making salt dough then using christmas cookie cutters to make an ornament out of it that we will get to paint this week!  We also created a menorah using glue, counting candles and using our finger to make the flame on the candle.  

THIS WEEK:

This week we are learning about Kwanzaa!  We will get to do a cooking project making sweet potatoes that we will get to enjoy for a snack, we will use our hands to make a kinara.  We will make a fruit and corn craft, and create a kwanzaa mat. 

SHARING:  Letter K

WINTER CONCERT:

Tuesday at 6pm

Please drop your child off in the classroom between 530 - 545.  No later then 545 please.  If your child is in underwear, please make sure they use the bathroom before class please.  Thanks!  

BOOK FAIR:

December 8th - 12th

Located in the hidden chapel

open at drop off and pick up times as well as the winter concert

All proceeds will go to buying new books for the classrooms!

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

INCLEMENT WEATHER:

Just as a reminder as we approach that time of year...we may not see snow, but some icy mornings. 

If Vancouver School District is 2 hours late or closed then we are closed.

Please watch news, listen to the radio, and check the website. 

If you are subscribed to Remind.com you will receive a text message. 

school code: 307-459-3175

class code: lapsk20

CANNED FOOD DRIVE:

We are still collecting items for the canned food drive.  This is a great opportunity to have your child bring in some food for families in need and talking to them about being thankful for what you have and to give back to those that need it :)  The food is going to families for Christmas food baskets!!

TUITION:

Due by the 10th

checks received after noon on the 10th will have a $20.00 late fee added to it. 

NO SCHOOL:

December 22nd - 31st WINTER BREAK

JANUARY:

5th class resumes

HOPE YOUR ALL STAYING HEALTHY AND WARM!

T. Alisha 

Rainbow Room Newsletter December Wk 1

Rainbow Room Newsletter

December 1st - 5th 

LAST WEEK:

Last week was a very short week, we continued learning about what it means to be thankful and what we were thankful for.  We made thanksgiving turkey cards using our hands and we got to use our placemats that we made the week before for our thanksgiving feast!  Everyone really enjoyed the feast!

THIS WEEK:

This week we are learning about Hanukkah.  We will learn what hanukkah is, we will get to talk about the menorah and create one, we will get to paint the star of david and more.  We will be practicing our counting and cutting with scissors. 

SHARING:

Letter H 

SANTA BREAKFAST:

Saturday December 6th

9am - 11am

Each child who attends will get a gift from Santa!

$3 Kids $5 adults

Tickets on sale till 12/4

CHRISTMAS CONCERT:

Tuesday 12/9

6pm

Please continue to practice the songs with your children!

BOOK FAIR:

December 8th - 12th

Hope you had a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!

T. Alisha